Rubina Ashraf
Rubina Ashraf | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 November 1960 |
| Other names | Robina Ashraf |
| Education | University of Lahore |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse | Tariq Mirza (husband) |
| Children | Minna Tariq (daughter) |
Rubina Ashraf (Urdu: روبینہ اشرف) is a Pakistani actress, director and producer.[1][2] She was one of the most popular actresses of 1980s and 1990s.[3] Rubina appeared in PTV classic dramas such as Kasak, Hazaron Raaste, Sirriyan, Footpath Ki Ghaas, Tapish and Badaltey Mausam.[4] She also appeared in dramas including Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 3, Uraan, Gul-e-Rana and Do Bol.[5]
Early life and education[edit]
Rubina was born on 9 November 1960 in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her studies at University of Lahore and graduated with a degree in graphic designing.[3]
Career[edit]
Acting[edit]
Rubina started her acting career in 1980, when she was visiting PTV Lahore Centre with her friends and there actress Sahira Kazmi cast her in a drama. Then she worked in multiple dramas including Pas-e-Aaina, Tapish, Badaltey Mausam, Kasak, Footpath Ki Ghaas and Sirriyan on PTV.[3]
Drama directing[edit]
Rubina directed many dramas including Vaani which received good reviews in 2008 and directed dramas Surkh Chandni, Ek Adh Hafta, Tarazoo and Tere Siwa.[6] Then Rubina directed drama Shikwa in 2014.[1] In 2020, Rubina directed drama Ruswai which became a hit.[7][8]
Personal life[edit]
Rubina married Tariq Mirza and has two children, a son and actress Minna Tariq is her daughter.[9][10] She was diagnosed with COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan and went into quarantine until she recovered.[11]
Filmography[edit]
Television series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Aisi Bulandi Aisi Pasti | Naila | PTV |
| 1985 | Ali Baba Aor Qasim Bhai | Marjana | PTV |
| 1985 | Footpath Ki Ghaas | Batool | PTV |
| 1986 | Hazaroon Khwahishain | Tahira | PTV |
| 1986 | Laikin | Lubna | PTV |
| 1986 | Hazaron Raaste | Mishal Qadir | PTV |
| 1988 | Sirriyan | Shehnaz | PTV |
| 1989 | Junoon | Baaima | PTV |
| 1989 | Tapish | Sara | PTV |
| 1990 | Kacha Ghara | Lubna | PTV |
| 1991 | Guzar Jayegi Raat | Zubaida | PTV |
| 1992 | Kasak | Sabreena | PTV |
| 1992 | Pas-e-Aaina | Shehla | PTV[6] |
| 1992 | Badaltey Mausam | Imrana | PTV |
| 1994 | She Jee | Hareem Ahmed | NTM |
| 1997 | Sawan Roop | Farah | PTV |
| 1998 | Drama Hee Drama | Shiza | PTV |
| 2002 | Tere Siwa | Saima | PTV |
| 2005 | Aik Aadh Hafta | Khalida | PTV |
| 2008 | Faiz Manzil ke Rozadar | Bano | PTV |
| 2008 | Mujhe Apna Bana Lo | Priya's mother | Hum TV |
| 2009 | Abhi Door Hai Kinara | Arslan's mother | PTV[6] |
| 2009 | Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay (season 1) | Shafaq | |
| 2009 | Ishq Ki Inteha | Bakhtawar's mmother | |
| 2009 | Tanveer Fatima (B.A) | Sidra | |
| 2010 | Yariyan | Babar's mother | |
| 2010 | Tumhe Kuch Yaad Hai Jaana | Mahnoor's mother | |
| 2010 | Morr Uss Gali Ka | Maryam | |
| 2011 | Mera Naseeb | Shazia's mother | [6] |
| 2011 | Akhri Barish | Saira | [6] |
| 2011 | Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay (season 2) | Shafaq | |
| 2011 | Mujhay Roothnay Na Daina | Nafeesa | |
| 2011 | Aurat Ka Ghar Kona | Iffat Aara | |
| 2012 | Behkawa | Maya's mother | |
| 2012 | Maseeha | Abish's mother | |
| 2012 | Talafi | Surayya | |
| 2012 | Raju Rocket | Sameen's mother | |
| 2012 | Hisar E Ishq | Begm Sahiba | |
| 2013 | Parchaiyan | Saliha | ARY Digital |
| 2013 | Matam | Ayla | |
| 2013 | Halki Si Khalish | Rania's mother | |
| 2014 | Kissey Apna Kahein | Zainab | |
| 2014 | Dil Nahi Manta | Shahana | |
| 2015 | Kitna Satatay Ho | Rabia's mother | |
| 2015 | Gul-e-Rana | Muniraa | |
| 2016 | Hatheli | Naheed | |
| 2016 | Manjdhaar | Saleema | |
| 2016 | Dil Haari | Muqaddas's mother | |
| 2017 | Be Inteha | Khadija | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Main Maa Nahi Banna Chahti | Jibran's mother | |
| 2017 | Iltija | Sameer's mother | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Ustani Jee | Kiran's mother | Hum TV |
| 2018 | Lamhay | Rukshana's mother | A-Plus |
| 2018 | Ru Baru Ishq Tha | Riffat Ara | |
| 2019 | Do Bol | Qudsia | |
| 2019 | Choti Choti Batain - Roop | Faryal | |
| 2019 | Rishtay Biktay Hain | Khalida | |
| 2020 | Uraan | Baaji | |
| 2020 | Makafaat Season 2 | Asif's aunt | Geo Entertainment |
| 2021 | Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 3 | Bari Sarkar | [5] |
| 2022 | Dil Zaar Zaar | Tani | [12] |
| 2022 | Angna | Sania | [13] |
| 2022 | Aik Sitam Aur | Naeema | [14] |
| 2022 | Zakham | Saleha | Geo Entertainment |
| 2022 | Oye Motti Season 2 | Aiza's mother | Express Entertainment |
| 2023 | Hostel | Suraiya | Aan TV |
| 2024 | Tum Bin Kesay Jiyen | Sarwat | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Bayhadh | Yasmin | Geo Entertainment |
Telefilm[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Aban Zafar | Aban's mother |
| 2012 | Saima Alone | Saima |
| 2016 | Bitiya Hamaray Zamanay Mein | Fahad's grandmother |
| 2017 | Huway Hum Jin Kay Liye Barbaad | Anju's mother |
| 2021 | Dil Ke Chor | Farhat |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Masoom | Sultana |
| 2007 | Women's Freedom | Masi |
| 2011 | Main Tum Aur Imran Hashmi | Chanda's mother |
| 2016 | Lahore Se Aagey | Nusrat |
Director[edit]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director Satellite | Nominated | Vanee | [citation needed] |
| 2015 | 14th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Director | Nominated | Shikwa | [16] |
| 2023 | PTV Icon Awards | National Icon Awards | Won | Herself | [17] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Rubina Ashraf talks about her upcoming directorial projects". Daily Times. 24 September 2019.
- ^ "Actress Rubina Ashraf expresses disappointment over Pakistani drama industry". nation.com.pk. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ a b c "Taron Sy Karein Batain with Fiza Ali | Naseem Vicky | Rubina Ashraf". GNN. 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Only one out of ten dramas are actually worth watching: Rubina Ashraf". Express Tribune. 3 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Feroze Khan & Iqra Aziz humbled as fans laud them for their drama". BOL News. 2 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "'Baat Cheet' with Rubina Ashraf". The Nation. 12 June 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Rubina gives a befitting response to her critics". Daily Times. 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Did Ruswai deliver what it promised?". The News International. 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Pakistani celebrities with their mothers". Daily Pakistan. 16 November 2021.
- ^ "Rubina Ashraf With Her Daughter Minna Tariq". Pakistani Drama Story & Movie Reviews | Ratings | Celebrities | Entertainment news Portal | Reviewit.pk. 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Rubina Ashraf recovering from COVID-19, says husband". Daily Times. 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Maria Wasti's new drama serial to highlight a patriarchal society's taboos". Minute Mirror Newspaper. 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Azfar Rehman to reunite with Areeba Habib in upcoming drama Rukhsati". IMAGES DAWN. 4 February 2022.
- ^ "That Week That Was Aik Sitam Aur". Dawn Newspaper. 4 April 2022.
- ^ "THE ICON INTERVIEW: THE TRIALS OF RUBINA ASHRAF". Dawn News. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Nominations for Lux Style Awards 2015 announced". Daily Times. 17 July 2015. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Icon Awards 2023: All You Need to Know About the Government's Initiative". Galaxy Lollywood. 9 October 2023.
External links[edit]
- Rubina Ashraf on Instagram
- Rubina Ashraf at IMDb
- Rubina Ashraf at the tv.com.pk
Categories:
- 1960 births
- 20th-century Pakistani actresses
- Living people
- Actresses from Lahore
- Actresses from Karachi
- PTV Award winners
- Pakistani television actresses
- Pakistani television producers
- Pakistani graphic designers
- Pakistani stage actresses
- 21st-century Pakistani actresses
- Women television producers
- Women graphic designers
- Pakistani film actresses